Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Economic Development Partnership (EDP) Georgia Department of Education July 18, 2017
Agenda enda Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org gadoe.org 1) EDP Overview 2) Why 3) Process 4) EDP Criteria 5) Questions
Eco conomi nomic c Development elopment Partner tnership ship Over ervie view Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org gadoe.org • The Georgia Department of Education is launching the Economic Development Partnership (EDP) designation to recognize strong partnerships between school systems, economic development, and the local business community. School systems will be able to work towards the designation. • The EDP is modeled after the successful STEM Certification program.
Drivi iving ng Forces ces Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org gadoe.org 7/25/2017 4
Eco conomi nomic c Development elopment Partner tnership ship seeks s to: Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org gadoe.org • Better align and connect the economic development, education, and business communities • Increase applied learning opportunities for students • Increase community collaboration • Recognize districts who excel in leveraging relationships to benefit the local community
Mis ission sion Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org gadoe.org Foster relationships between local school districts and community stakeholders to provide increased opportunities for students while supporting economic development.
Goals als Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org gadoe.org (1) Encourage and incentivize school districts to adopt best practices and behaviors that support economic development, strengthen their programs, and better connect education with key regional industries. (2) Elevate the capability of school systems to fill their role in the community business recruitment and business retention/expansion efforts and as a catalyst for talent in the community.
Prog ogram am Ben enef efits: its: Stude dent nts s & Teac acher hers Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org gadoe.org • Shows relevance of education • Pride factor – students own their education • Increases opportunities for students through business engagement • Incentivizes increased WBL and internship opportunities • Engages teachers with industry partners
Prog ogram am Ben enef efits: its: Busine siness ss & Communi unity ty Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org gadoe.org • Positions students to be successful employees • Allows employers to influence their talent pipeline • Fosters a common knowledge between community partners and academic institutions • Ensure school programs remain relevant to workforce needs
Prog ogram am Ben enef efits: its: Eco conomi nomic c Develo elopment pment Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org gadoe.org • Ability to promote a strong talent pipeline • Establish a clear line of communication with school system • Fosters a sense of understanding between involved parties • Creates a common language and mutual understanding
Requ equir ired ed Ele lements ments Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org gadoe.org 1. District leaders complete economic development focused training courses. 2. Evidence of Business and Community Partnerships. 3. Single Point of Contact for Economic Development and Business. 4. Analysis of Pathway alignment to careers identified in the HDCI report and high-demand or high-growth careers within the local or regional economy. 5. 100% of CTAE Directors and CTAE teachers, in addition to school counselors, complete one externship every 5 years.
Contin tinuum uum Crit iteria eria Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org gadoe.org 1. CTAE Advisory Committees: District demonstrates an active and effective advisory committee program. 2. Industry Certification of Pathway programs. 3. Work-Based Learning: Alignment and operation of the Work-Based Learning (WBL) program. 4. Evidence of Employability Skill development and application. 5. Demonstrate pathway alignment to local and regional economy and student understanding of career pathways. 6. Culture of Economic Development within the school district and community.
Developmen elopment t Process ocess Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org gadoe.org EDP was developed in partnership with the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA). Focus Groups 1) CTAE Directors Research on Best Practices Synthesis and Program in Education and 2) School Superintendents Design Economic Development 3) Economic Development Professionals
EDP P Process ocess Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org gadoe.org #1 Pre- #2 Initial Site #3 Implement #4 Review Team Visit Application Visit by Best Program Practices Coordinator
Par artner tners s to Include lude in in ED EDP P Effor ort Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org gadoe.org • Business & Industry • Students & Parents • Post-Secondary partners • Community Stakeholders • Economic Developers • Elected Officials • Local Development authority • Teachers & Administrators • Chamber of Commerce
Ne Next xt St Steps ps Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org gadoe.org • Pilot process to be launched in FY 2018 • Interested districts must contact Kyle Hood by July 31 to formally express interest in the pilot • DOE will accept feedback after year 1 and evaluate the overall EDP process • Following evaluation and adjustments, EDP will launch statewide (anticipated FY 2019)
Key EDP Contacts Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org gadoe.org Trudy Smith trsmith@doe.k12.ga.us (404) -463-6405 Kyle Hood Kyhood@doe.k12.ga.us (404) 657-8309
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